Say Anything frontman and primary songwriter Max Bemis has postponed all of his remaining 2026 acoustic tour dates, with the band saying he needs time away to prioritize his mental health and personal well-being. The announcement arrived on August 28, only hours before Bemis was scheduled to perform at The Masquerade in Atlanta, while the timing quickly drew attention online as unconfirmed allegations involving the musician continued spreading through the Say Anything community.
The postponed shows include dates in Atlanta, Nashville, Iowa City and Green Bay. While fans have linked the sudden tour disruption to allegations circulating on Reddit and social media, neither Bemis nor Say Anything has publicly connected the postponements to those claims.
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Say Anything Postpones Max Bemis’ Remaining 2026 Acoustic Tour Dates
Say Anything announced Bemis’ break from performing on August 28, saying the decision was made so he could focus on his health. The band’s statement did not mention the allegations circulating online.
The official statement read:
“Due to the need to prioritize his mental health and personal well-being, Max Bemis’ upcoming performances have been postponed.”
“Max will be taking the necessary time away to focus on his health.”
“We appreciate everyone’s understanding, patience and respect for his privacy at this time.”
“Refunds will be available at points of purchase.”
According to Lambgoat and other reports, no replacement dates have been announced.
| Date | Location | Venue |
| August 29, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia | The Masquerade |
| August 30, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee | The End |
| September 18, 2026 | Iowa City, Iowa | Gabe’s |
| September 19, 2026 | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Reverly |
The Atlanta show was particularly notable because the postponement was announced only hours before the planned acoustic performance. Refunds are available through the original points of purchase.
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Unconfirmed Max Bemis Allegations Gain Attention on Reddit
The timing of the announcement intensified discussion around a detailed post published on the Say Anything subreddit, r/SayAnything, titled “My previous 6 or so months with Max Bemis, but I’m 17.”
The post was written by Reddit user u/Ancient-Fan-2636, who asked to be referred to as “Maxine.” According to the account, the writer says Bemis began communicating with her around March 2026 through Instagram. She says she was 16 when they first connected and had recently turned 17 when their conversations began.
The writer alleged that communication later moved to text messages and phone calls and claimed Bemis knew she was 17. She also said he was aware of difficult circumstances in her personal life, including previous trauma and other struggles.
The Reddit poster wrote:
“My name is max, for the sake of this post call me Maxine because it’ll get so confusing if not. Max bemis and me started talking around March of this year, he added me on instagram. On both my main and alt account.”
She also wrote:
“I opened up to max about my trafficking history, my childhood trauma, my self harm issues and eating disorder. He knew I was 17.”
And added:
“Even if Max hadn’t said anything dodgy or sexual to me ever, a 40+ year old man shouldn’t be talking to a 17 year old. That’s odd, and there’s a lack of boundaries there.”
These are allegations and statements made by the Reddit poster and have not been independently established as fact.
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What the Reddit Post and Purported Screenshots Allege
According to the account, Bemis eventually provided his phone number and the two exchanged messages and spoke by telephone. The author says she was experiencing problems involving her child’s father and characterized Bemis as initially offering emotional support.
She later alleged that some conversations became inappropriate, including discussions involving sex toys and single mothers. The post also alleges that Bemis asked her to write a poem about masturbation and that messages included him calling her a “milf” and using affectionate or suggestive sign-offs.
The writer says she eventually blocked Bemis and believed boundaries had been crossed. Her post also references another situation involving a different girl, though she said she would not publicly disclose information because it was not hers to share.
The post includes screenshots that the author says document portions of the alleged communications. Lambgoat reported that some screenshots appear to show exchanges with an Instagram account identified as @maxbemis, including a message in which the account allegedly asks whether it is acceptable for him to “flirt.”
However, screenshots shared online do not independently establish the identity of participants, the complete context of conversations or whether material has been altered. Lambgoat also reported that other users have described their own experiences communicating with Bemis, though those additional accounts likewise remain unverified.
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Fans Connect the Tour Postponement to Online Claims
The allegations and the sudden postponement quickly became intertwined in online discussions.
Lambgoat reported:
“The sudden cancellation has subsequently prompted a ton of discussion in the band’s community and on their own Instagram post, with many saying these allegations are the real reason behind the canceled dates. Others criticized the band’s statement for not addressing it.”
But the outlet also stressed what remains officially confirmed:
“Neither Bemis nor Say Anything have publicly connected the tour cancellations to the allegations, and the band’s statement attributed the decision solely to Bemis’ ‘mental health and personal well-being.’”
ThePRP similarly reported that Bemis had not publicly addressed the allegations as of its August 28 report.
As of August 29, there was no publicly announced lawsuit, criminal case or official investigation connected to these specific allegations in the reporting reviewed.
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What Is Confirmed — and What Still Remains Unverified?
The confirmed part of the story is straightforward: all remaining scheduled 2026 acoustic performances have been postponed, Bemis is taking time away for his mental health and personal well-being, refunds are available and no replacement dates have been announced.
What remains unverified are the allegations circulating online. Bemis has not publicly addressed the specific claims, and Say Anything has not publicly stated that the allegations played any role in postponing the shows.
The development comes during Say Anything’s renewed activity following a lengthy hiatus and its 20th-anniversary era surrounding …Is a Real Boy. The Los Angeles band was formed in 2000, with Bemis serving as frontman and primary songwriter. The album was originally released in 2004, not 2006, although it was subsequently re-released in 2006. Say Anything announced a 2024 North American tour celebrating the album’s 20th anniversary and also released “Psyche!” in 2023.
For now, the public record remains divided between a confirmed tour postponement and allegations that have not been independently proven. Whether Bemis or Say Anything addresses the online claims directly remains to be seen.
Disclaimer
This article is based on thorough research from the sources listed below and reports on allegations that have been publicly circulated online. The allegations concerning Max Bemis remain unverified and should not be treated as established facts. The purported screenshots and accounts discussed have not been independently authenticated or established to represent the complete context of the communications described. Max Bemis and Say Anything have not publicly confirmed the allegations, and the band has not stated that the allegations were the reason for the tour postponement. This article does not make a finding of wrongdoing or criminal conduct. All individuals mentioned are entitled to due process, and further reporting or official information may change the understanding of the situation.
Sources
- ThePRP — “Say Anything’s Max Bemis Postpones Tour As Allegations Circulate Online”
- Lambgoat — “Say Anything’s Max Bemis cancels acoustic tour, talking time off to focus on mental health”
- Lambgoat — “Say Anything fans react to tour cancellation, alleging Max Bemis sent inappropriate messages to teen”
- The Mosh Network — “Say Anything’s Max Bemis Postpones Upcoming Shows Amid Online Allegations”
- Reddit — r/SayAnything post “My previous 6 or so months with Max Bemis, but I’m 17.”
Featured Image Credit: Instagram / @funeralpartiess /@maxbemis
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